Maintenance & Technical
June 2005- If you had to pick the single most misunderstood aspect of aircraft ownership, logbooks would certainly be at…
June 2005- Q: I am thinking of buying a 1959 PA-24-180 and am interested in knowing of any maintenance issues…
May 2005- Doing some of the maintenance and refurbishing to your own airplane will give you a great deal of…
July 2013 – “I don’t go that high,” came the reply to my question asking why a pilot had never…
June 2013 Poplar Grove Airmotive outlines two types of overhauls, and clarifies what constitutes a rebuilt engine. Although the terms…
June 2013 Sticking valves are a relatively common problem on aircraft piston engines. Lycoming Service Bulletin 388 addresses the need…
June 2013 A directory of Piper Flyer supporters Many of these companies offer multiple products and services but for the…
June 2013 Useful tips for understanding your airplane’s turbocharger. We get calls every week from someone across the country regarding…
June 2013 Insider’s guide to getting the best bang for your engine overhaul buck. Life’s funny that way. One day…
June 2013 STC packages for your Cherokee If the engine on your PA-28-140 or PA-28-151 is getting tired and it’s…
May 2013 With some simple tools and a steady hand, you’ll leave no trace of your work—except what you’ve documented…
03-13 Nothing improves the looks of a plane more than paint and interior. Many of us have wanted to change…

